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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/broncus-holding-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33315:1" rel="noopener">Broncus (BRC HK)</a> is a medical device company focused on the development of interventional pulmonology products. Broncus has 17 products and major product candidates under various development stages. The core products are InterVapor, the world’s first and only thermal vapour energy ablation system to treat lung diseases and RF-II, which is the only radiofrequency ablation system that specifically targets lung cancer.Broncus has a credible management team with a commendable commercialisation track record and blue-chip backers. Pre-IPO investors include Qiming Venture Capital, DiNovA Capital, Lake Bleu Capital, FountainVest and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intuitive-surgical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15853:1" rel="noopener">Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US)</a>. Broncus is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise $300 million, according to press reports. Broncus currently generates revenue primarily from navigation systems (LungPoint Plus, LungPro, LungPoint and planners) where it ranks second in China with a market share of 37.5% measured by sales revenue for the years ended 2018, 2019 and 2020, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. However, the market is relatively small as the market size of interventional pulmonology diagnostic consumables in China reached just $26.3 million in 2020, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. <div class="content-highlight">Broncus’s core products aim for a large addressable market by targeting the pulmonary disease treatment market. The core products' differentiation in terms of technology and target indications increases the probability of success. Overall, we believe that Broncus’ product portfolio is attractive. </div>

Broncus (BRC HK) is a medical device company focused on the development of interventional pulmonology products. Broncus has 17 products and major product candidates under various development stages. The core products are InterVapor, the world’s first and only thermal vapour energy ablation system to treat lung diseases and RF-II, which is the only radiofrequency ablation system that specifically targets lung cancer.Broncus has a credible management team with a commendable commercialisation track record and blue-chip backers. Pre-IPO investors include Qiming Venture Capital, DiNovA Capital, Lake Bleu Capital, FountainVest and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG US). Broncus is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise $300 million, according to press reports. Broncus currently generates revenue primarily from navigation systems (LungPoint Plus, LungPro, LungPoint and planners) where it ranks second in China with a market share of 37.5% measured by sales revenue for the years ended 2018, 2019 and 2020, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. However, the market is relatively small as the market size of interventional pulmonology diagnostic consumables in China reached just $26.3 million in 2020, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. Broncus’s core products aim for a large addressable market by targeting the pulmonary disease treatment market. The core products' differentiation in terms of technology and target indications increases the probability of success. Overall, we believe that Broncus’ product portfolio is attractive. 

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Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Cherrystone Hill Research

Microport Cardioflow Medtech / Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/microport-cardioflow-medtech-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31084:1" rel="noopener">MicroPort CardioFlow (1844972D HK)</a> has filed a PHIP in conjunction with its planned listing on the HKEX. This Insight discusses the incremental disclosures; developments in the TAVR market; and the nascent TMV opportunity. We tag this Insight as Bullish pending announcement of the offering's terms.

MicroPort CardioFlow (1844972D HK) has filed a PHIP in conjunction with its planned listing on the HKEX. This Insight discusses the incremental disclosures; developments in the TAVR market; and the nascent TMV opportunity. We tag this Insight as Bullish pending announcement of the offering's terms. 

MicroPort CardioFlow: PHIP Updates and More on TMV

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Alibaba Health Information Tec / Equity Bottom-Up

This Insight summarizes the takeaways from a recent China healthcare industry conference focused on biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, and builds on our Originals Insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/asian-healthcare-coming-of-age" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:45676" rel="noopener">Asian Healthcare - Coming of Age</a>.  Topics addressed include value-based purchasing for drugs and devices; development of commercial health insurance; internet hospitals and online pharmacies; DRGs for hospitals; issues for medical device companies; and amendments to China's patent laws.

This Insight summarizes the takeaways from a recent China healthcare industry conference focused on biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, and builds on our Originals Insight Asian Healthcare - Coming of Age.  Topics addressed include value-based purchasing for drugs and devices; development of commercial health insurance; internet hospitals and online pharmacies; DRGs for hospitals; issues for medical device companies; and amendments to China's patent laws.

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

On October 16, 2020, the government released a new policy for the intensive procurement of coronary stents, which kicked off the nationwide intensive procurement for high-value medical consumables. According to the policy, The amount of coronary stents purchased in the first year was around 1,074,000, accounting for about 70% of the national annual consumption of coronary stents. The results of this policy have a strong reference for the future expansion of high-value medical consumables' intensive procurement. On November 5, the policy was formally implemented and the result was released.

On October 16, 2020, the government released a new policy for the intensive procurement of coronary stents, which kicked off the nationwide intensive procurement for high-value medical consumables. According to the policy, The amount of coronary stents purchased in the first year was around 1,074,000, accounting for about 70% of the national annual consumption of coronary stents. The results of this policy have a strong reference for the future expansion of high-value medical consumables' intensive procurement. On November 5, the policy was formally implemented and the result was released.

Insights on China Healthcare Policy: New Intensive Procurement Policy for High-Value Medical Devices

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

This is the largest healthcare sector M&amp;A Deal announced so far in 2020. Earlier this year, in March, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thermo-fisher-scientific-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7375:1" rel="noopener">Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO US)</a> agreed to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qiagen-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26865:1" rel="noopener">QIAGEN NV (QIA GY)</a> in a deal that originally valued the company at an EV of ~US$11bn. Last month, the Offer <a href="https://corporate.qiagen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2020/20200716_amended_offer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">was bumped</a> from the original offer price of €39.00 to €43.00 and the minimum acceptance threshold was reduced from 75% to 66.67%. Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a slowdown in Deals in the early part of the year, M&amp;A activity in the medical devices space seems to be picking up again.More recently, on 2nd August 2020, Germany-based medtech company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siemens-healthineers-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29221:1" rel="noopener">Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR)</a> announced they would acquire US-based medical-devices maker <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/varian-medical-systems-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7308:1" rel="noopener">Varian Medical Systems (VAR US)</a> in an all-cash deal that valued the company at ~US$16.4bn. The Deal is conditional on the receipt of Varian shareholder approval and regulatory approvals. The Offer Price is $177.50 per share and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2021. As always, there is more below the fold.

This is the largest healthcare sector M&amp;A Deal announced so far in 2020. Earlier this year, in March, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO US) agreed to acquire QIAGEN NV (QIA GY) in a deal that originally valued the company at an EV of ~US$11bn. Last month, the Offer was bumped from the original offer price of €39.00 to €43.00 and the minimum acceptance threshold was reduced from 75% to 66.67%. Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a slowdown in Deals in the early part of the year, M&amp;A activity in the medical devices space seems to be picking up again.More recently, on 2nd August 2020, Germany-based medtech company Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR) announced they would acquire US-based medical-devices maker Varian Medical Systems (VAR US) in an all-cash deal that valued the company at ~US$16.4bn. The Deal is conditional on the receipt of Varian shareholder approval and regulatory approvals. The Offer Price is $177.50 per share and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2021. As always, there is more below the fold. 

Varian-Siemens Deal: DAX Promotion on the Cards for the Acquirer

United States

Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets minimally invasive medical devices. The Company's products are used in interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, peripheral interventions, electrophysiology, neurovascular intervention, endoscopy, urology, gynecology and neuromodulation.

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